Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Council & local affairs, all years

Dubbo & the Western Plains · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1932

575 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 29 of 29

Timbrebongie Shire Council. December Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 1

Present at the December meeting of the above Shire were President Craig in the chair and Crs Gibeon, Heane, Scott, Roberts and Dugan…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Our Local Parliament Last Meeting of the Year Mayer Thanks Aldermen And Staff

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 8

An electric fan and a water bag full of cool water placed close to one end of the Civic table at the Council meeting on Monday night, made…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Shire President. or [?]Raig Re-elected. Review Of The Year's Work

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 7

Councillors of the Timbrebongie Shire, on Wednesday last, re-elected Cr. A. J. Craig to the President's chair for the ensuing twelve months…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Before His Time Mayor's Distinct Score

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1932 · page 1

Recently, Ald. J. T. Francis was appointed Deputy Mayor, and already his new-found honor has had a steadying effect. At Thursday night's meeting…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Water Scheme Revived Bourke Hill Dam Mayor Fitz Hill to Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 December 1932 · page 4

In response to the Civic S.O.S. on the water question, broadcast to face a grave crisis and to consider a letter from the Minister for Public Works…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wellington Municipal Council. Fortnightly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 December 1932 · page 6

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council was held on Thursday night last, there being present, the Mayor (Ald. A. T…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Mayor of Wellington Ald. A. T. Smith Re-elected. Ald. J. M. Whiteley Deputy Mayor

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 December 1932 · page 3

AT a special meeting of the Wellington Municipal Council, held immediately after the usual meeting on Thursday night last, Ald. A. T. Smith…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Alderman's

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 2

F. J. Alderman is currying a large stock of Xmas novelties at his shop in talbragar street. Toys of all descriptions musical instruments and hundreds…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narromine Council Mostly Routine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1932 · page 8

Ald. A. B. Dundas was the only absentee at Council on Monday 12th instant Mayor J. W. Smith, Aldermen F. Ballhausen, G. Cox, J. Golding, R. H…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Cobbora Shire Council Monthly Meeting Cr. McLeod Re-Elected President

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 6

THE monthly meeting of the Cobbora Shire was held in the Council Chambers, Geurie, on Tuesday last. Present: Crs. McLeod (President)…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Shire Hall Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 1

Damage, estimated at several thousands of pounds was caused by a fire at Innisfail, Queensland, which destroyed the shire hall and Neville's…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A Vexed Question Council Band Subsidy

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 2

Although Ald. Kingston proposed that part of the £52 band subsidy provided on the 1933 estimates be allocated to the Model Band…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Town Council Formal Matters Burrendong Water Scheme

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 5

Probably due to the fact that the estimates for 1933 had to be considered, council quickly dealt with its general business at Tuesday…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Challenge Hatch. The Mayor And The Press

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 23 December 1932 · page 5

The big attraction on the local green on Sunday afternoon last was a d challenge match between Narromine popular Mayor, Aid…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Dubbo Aldermen Canberra's Opinion Charge Against Turncock

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 December 1932 · page 4

That Dubbo Aldermen had said they were "damn glad to get rid of him" was the allegation made by the ex-Mayor of Canberra…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Justly Indignant the Mayor's Denial

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 December 1932 · page 1

As a rule, the Mayor of Dubbo (Ald. G. Fitz Hill) pays little attention to Press criticisms. He welcomes them if constructive, and ignores them, as a…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →